FEMA has information to help you prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters specific to your location. Use this page to find local disaster recovery centers, flood maps, fact sheets, FEMA contacts, jobs and other resources. There are currently 2 active disasters declared in Georgia. Incident Period: September 24, 2024 - October 30, 2024.

Oct 3, 2024 · FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, a simplified process and expanded eligibility allows Georgians access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs.

Feb 5, 2020 · Youth & Emergency Planning; Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Activities to Reduce Risk for Your Home

GEMA/HS employees are on call 24/7 to assist local authorities when disaster strikes. Have you downloaded the mobile app that allows users to send reports of suspicious activity directly to state law enforcement for further investigation?

Jan 9, 2025 · The State of Emergency authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to address potential impacts.

The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is launching HEARTS Georgia (Housing Emergency Assistance and Recovery Through Sheltering), a Non-congregate and temporary shelter program available to survivors whose residences were majorly damaged, destroyed, or deemed not habitable in one of the 61 counties federally declared for ...

Jan 20, 2025 · ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately, in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather expected to impact Georgia. The State of Emergency executive order authorizes the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) to activate the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilize any needed resources to ...

Georgia is in FEMA's Region 4. Visit our Contact Us page to find phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact information specific to this location. In the event of a disaster or emergency, FEMA's social media channels can be a good source of up-to-the-minute information.

Jan 27, 2025 · (ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, in partnership with the National Weather Service, encourages Georgians to learn and understand the threats of severe weather as well as prepare for various weather events during Severe Weather Preparedness Week on Feb. 3-7.

Oct 1, 2024 · FEMA has made federal assistance available to Georgia residents in 30 additional counties to help those who have been affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 24, 2024 and continuing.